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245		0	_aHow to succeed in exams & assessments
250			_a2ª ed
260			_a _bPearson Education, _c2011
300			_ax + 192 p. ; 21 cm
505			_a1. Succeeding in exams and assessments - understanding the processes involved in revision and exam-sitting _rWhat markers are looking for-- _r2. Assessment at university - How tests and examinations work-- _rPhysical & mental preparation-- _r3. Physical and mental preparation - How to gear up for assessment and exam-sitting-- _rStudy styles-- _r4. Your learning personality - How to identify and capitalise on your preferred learning style-- _r5. Studying independently - How to organise yourself and develop good study habits-- _r6. Study buddies - How to work with fellow-students to improve the revision experience-- _rTime management-- _r7. Time management - How to balance study, family, work and leisure when studying and revising -- _r8. Creating a revision timetable - How to get yourself organised for exam study-- _rRevision strategies-- _r9. Focussing your preparation - How to make full use of learning objectives, past papers and other assessment information-- _r10. Exploiting feedback - How to understand and learn from what lecturers write on your work-- _r11. Consolodating your learning - How to revise effectively through active learning-- _r12. Memory tips and techniques - how to develop tools and strategies to help remember information and ideas-- _rStress Management-- _r13. Dealing positively with stress - How to cope with the pressures of university life-- _r14. Combatting exam nerves - How to reduce anxiety and perform well under pressure-- _rAs the exam approaches-- _r15. Exam strategies - how to ensure you have the appropriate tactics-- _r16. Improving your exam performance - How to avoid common pitfalls-- _rTackling specific types of exam and assessment-- _r17. Multiple-choice and short-answer questions - How to tackle short-answer formats-- _r18. Numerical questions - How to approach quantitative problems-- _r19. Essay-style assessments - How to maximise your marks-- _r20. Tutorial Assessment - How to make your contribution count-- _r21. Assessments of practical and laboratory work - How to improve your marks--
520			_aFully updated since publication in 2007, How to succeed in Exams & Assessments will allow a student to assess and address their particular weaknesses in revising, preparing for and succeeding in academic exams and assessments and delivers detailed tips, techniques and strategies to enable them to significantly improve their abilities and performance in time to make a difference. ; Features ; ·Tips, examples, checklists, 'Try This' boxes, 2 colour design. ; ·A common sense, no-nonsense approach that gives students immediate access to the information they need. Relevant content with a focus on key issues and instant solutions. ; ·Each topic is matched to an issue, event or assignment that the student will want to read up on at a time of need. ; ·Each topic will only be a few pages long with practical lists and tips. ; ·Updated and revised content throughout. ; ·Annotated table of contents to help readers find exactly what they need. ; Visit www.smarterstudyskills.com to access a wealth of useful information, tips, templates and interactive activities to support your studies.
590			_bIncludes bibliographical references (p. 186-187). ;
630			_aLB - Theory and practice of education _9933
650			_aTest-taking skills _99420
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700			_aWeyers, Jonathan, _eAuthor
700			_aMcMillan, Kathleen, _eAuthor
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912			_a2011-01-01
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953			_d2018-02-23 17:09:26
999			_c1965 _d1965